An extra flat could soon be created above a Twickenham Tesco, if plans are signed off by Richmond Council.

A planning application has been submitted to reconfigure two currently unsold flats to create three smaller ones.

The application says there have been no takers for the larger units at Powder Mill Lane since marketing began in July 2022.

The flats make up part of the redeveloped former Duke of York pub site which was flattened and turned into a shop, community centre and 15 apartments in 2022.

"Despite making up nearly 50 per cent of the number of units within the development, only a single large family unit has been sold, which indicates that the demand for larger dwellings in this location is far less than the demand for smaller units," the application explains.

If approved, the scheme will see units four and five remodelled to remove the existing three-bed flat and create three smaller dwellings.

Externally there would be little change, aside from the addition of a new window.

The application added: Marketing began in July 2022 and individual units were completed starting in July 2023. 

"All units were completed in October 2023. 

"Unit 5, the primary subject of this application, has received virtually no interest despite over half of the units having received offers along with the various others which have received strong interest to purchase. 

"Unit 5 remains unsold and vacant."

The Tesco below the flats is currently on the market for £2.3 million.

See the full application here.